Israel

How was the Beta Israel’s reaction to the knowledge that there were other Jewish communities scattered around the world?
Hanukkah, despite being a relatively minor Jewish holiday (indeed it is a festival), has, in the broader culture, become "Jewish Christmas," even though religiously it's not nearly as important as Christmas. Why?
Hanukkah, despite being a relatively minor Jewish holiday (indeed it is a festival), has become “Jewish Christmas,” even though religiously it’s not nearly as important as Christmas. Why?